Research Fellow, ALEX Research Office (2 years contract)(8949) - Alexandra Hospital

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Research Fellow/Assistant to lead health services research projects. Candidates with experience in AI methodologies, data analysis, and programming in Python or R are encouraged to apply. The role includes project management and collaboration with healthcare professionals. This opportunity is open only to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in medical research is a plus.
• Expertise in health services research and applied statistics.
• Proficiency in AI methodologies including machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute research projects with healthcare workers.
• Write and review research papers and present findings.
• Contribute to project management and guide fellow researchers.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Statistics

AI technology

Project management

Programming (Python or R)

Research writing

Education

PhD in scientific fields

Master's degree with experience

Job description

Overview

As a research fellow / Assistant, the position holder will be the cornerstone for the research division in Alexandra Hospital. They will formulate health services research ideas, work with healthcare professionals, apply for funding and guide junior researchers. Background knowledge and work on quantitative data, statistics and AI technology are preferable. In addition, administrative work related to research or general duties will also be needed for this position.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Work with healthcare workers in AH to develop and execute research projects.
2. Work on projects related to health services and operational research.
3. Write and review research papers, present research outcomes and develop collaborations.
4. Contribute to project management and provide guidance to other healthcare worker researchers.

Secondary Duties

1. Develop own portfolio of research work and projects.
2. Working with PI(s) perform research grant administrative matters such as, (not limited to): variation & extension requests, submission of claims and progress reports etc.
3. Assume additional responsibilities as assigned by reporting officer / HOD, e.g., administrative duties.

Job Requirements

1. PhD in scientific fields. Master degree holders with adequate experience can apply.
2. 4-5 years of experience in medical research is a plus.
3. Expertise in health services research (HSR) and applied statistics, with experience in study design, data analysis, and outcome evaluation.
4. Strong background in developing and implementing data-driven solutions for healthcare improvement, with proficiency in AI methodologies (e.g., machine learning, predictive modelling) where applicable.
5. Proven ability to independently manage and execute projects across diverse health services domains, from conceptualization through to implementation, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
6. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, with experience in using machine learning and analytical frameworks to solve healthcare-related problems.

This role requires hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence / Large Language Model / machine learning projects related to health services in real-world healthcare settings. Candidates with experiences limited to laboratory-based research without practical health services applications are not suitable.

If the role sounds interesting to you, please contact [e-mail] to understand more about the role. Please indicate the position that you are interested in in the subject heading.

Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.